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Outfit your buffets, cafeteria, and prep stations with the proper food displays! While hot food is generally served in stainless steel steam table pans to keep warm, fresh produce and cold food products are kept in plastic food pans, to keep all fresh ingredients the proper temperature.
Keep your ingredients properly chilled and stored with our wide selection of food pans and lids. These pans are ideal for your commercial kitchen, restaurant, deli, cafeteria and more! Pair with you food preparation table, as these can be filled and extra stock can be store underneath. By doing this, once you are low on ingredients, all you have to do is swap pans! Varying depths available for different purposes and food items.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes do Food Pans come in?
They follow the standard Gastronorm system: full, half, third, sixth, and ninth sizes, in depths from about 2.5" to 6". Mixing Food Pans sizes lets you fit a prep table or steam line exactly. Deeper pans hold more but chill slower.
Which is better for Food Pans, stainless steel or polycarbonate?
Stainless suits hot holding and direct heat, like Vollrath's pans, while clear polycarbonate such as Cambro's is better for cold storage and visibility. Run both kinds of Food Pans, and pick by whether the food is hot or cold.
Why are Food Pans sized in fractions?
The fractional system means any combination fits a standard full-size opening, so pans interchange across tables, wells, and coolers. That standardization is why Food Pans use full, half, and third sizing. It keeps your kit compatible.
How deep should my Food Pans be?
Match depth to volume and turnover: shallow 2.5" pans cool fast and suit garnishes, while 6" pans hold bulk soups and sauces. Keep a mix of Food Pans depths for a flexible line. Deeper isn't always better for cold holding.
Are Food Pans interchangeable across brands?
Mostly, since GN sizing is standardized, so a third-size pan fits a standard well regardless of maker. Lids and drain shelves should still match the pan brand for a tight fit. Stick to one line for Food Pans accessories.
Do Food Pans need separate lids?
Usually, yes. Most Food Pans sell the pan and cover separately so you can pick a slotted, solid, or flip lid. Match the cover to how you serve, then add a Polycarbonate Clear Drain Shelf for items that release liquid.
Can Food Pans go in the freezer and on a steam table?
Steel does both. Stainless takes heat and cold, while polycarbonate covers a wide range but not direct stovetop heat. Choose Food Pans by your needs, and see the Cambro Food Pans range for cold-side options.
